Andy Carroll Stats: Time at Liverpool vs Time at Newcastle United

Andy Carroll returns to St James’ Park on Sunday when Liverpool play Newcastle United in the Premier League. Castrol stats show that the £35 million striker has scored only five league goals in 35 appearances for Liverpool and consequently his chance conversion rate has slumped to a meagre 8.1%.

However, despite receiving heavy criticism, Carroll has contributed more to Liverpool than might be expected. For instance, his shooting accuracy has improved from 40.5% at Newcastle to 41.9% and his heading accuracy has gone up from 34.2% to 38.5%. Interestingly, he is now creating a chance for Liverpool every 55.9 minutes, compared with a chance every 79.2 minutes whilst at Newcastle.

Andy Carroll in the Premier League for Liverpool and Newcastle

Andy Carroll in Prem Lge

Liverpool

Newcastle Utd

Appearances

35

41

Minutes Played

1956

2377

Goals Scored

5

14

Minutes per Goal

391.2

169.79

Shots On Target

26

34

Shots Off Target

36

50

Blocked Shots

10

20

Shooting Accuracy

41.9%

40.5%

Conversion Rate

8.1%

16.7%

Headed Goals

1

7

Headed Shots

39

38

Headed Conversion Rate

2.6%

18.4%

Headed Shooting Accuracy

38.5%

34.2%

Assists

1

4

Chances Created (inc assists)

35

30

Minutes per Chance Created

55.9

79.2

Total Passes Made

687

874

Pass Accuracy

63.5%

60.8%

Aerial Duels

216

311

Aerial Duels won %

56.9%

57.9%

But while some of Carroll’s stats may have improved, his price tag means that questions will always be asked of him regardless of how well he does in all departments other than scoring goals.